When viewed through the lens of a psychological framework, you will find that human motivation is sparked by the energy that our (1) AMBITIONS and (2) EXPECTANCIES create. Let’s consider Alina who is currently singing at local pubs on weekends but has an ambition to become an international singer. Because Alina wants something greater for herself, her motivation is sparked. However, Alina’s ambition is one part of the equation in that if she lacks expectancy, her motivation will not be sparked fully. It is ultimately deflating when you have an ambition that you don’t believe can materialise. Even if Alina has the strongest desire and truly expects that she will realise her dream, this is just the beginning of the process. When a fire is sparked, it is essential to continuously fan the flames otherwise they will sooner or later burn out. Similarly, ambitions and expectancies need to be fanned to sustain motivation. This week’s EP draws on easy-to-understand examples to illustrate how to effectively spark and sustain motivation. As always, never forget to SMILE, and be KIND!